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Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker proclaim 2013 as the Year of Well-Being

By Superior TelegramMonday, February 18, 2013

Gov. Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker have declared 2013 to be the Year of Well-Being. The year will focus on four main areas of well-being: be active, be connected, be informed, and be part of your community, according to a Friday press release.

“There are many ways people can improve their well-being,” said Tonette Walker. “Over the next year, we will focus on four areas: being active to encourage people to move whenever possible, being connected to engage with those around you, being informed to understand what is best for your own health, and being a part of your community to offer your time to better the place you live.”

Throughout the year, residents are encouraged to tap into the resources that state agencies have already taken the time to develop. This year is meant to be a chance to delve deeper into being well whenever possible, according to the release. It is an opportunity to remember to take the stairs instead of the elevator or turn the TV off during family dinners. The hope is Wisconsinites will become informed about their health and take a look at their nutritional habits, while also taking the time to better their communities. In the near the future, the “Disconnect to Connect” and “Give a 10-Spot” campaigns will be launched as a stepping stone to better well-being.

“We want to make Wisconsin the best place to live and work in the country,” said Gov. Walker. “Promoting the overall well-being of Wisconsinites is integral to helping people live prosperous and successful lives.”

Tonette Walker will be celebrating the Year of Well-Being in Walworth County by participating in a weekend of wellness activities, as well as cheering on the members of the local Boys and Girls Club participating in the Zumbathon.